Session Start: Fri Jul 19 18:56:32 1996 77's:Are you guys punk rockers? we're a Rock and Roll band punk is good but not the 77's style Punk rock and roll? am I too late? heh check out the homepage http://web77.biola.edu/~steve/77s/ Hey Mike will you produce our album? * Bucy welcomes Mark and Mike and tosses them a cold Mt. Dew * mr_sharky is welcoming the 77's to IRC! Mike is the next Seven's project going to be more like Tom Tom or The Boat Ashore? If I may, I always wondered where the name came from guys. * bitwise greets the 77's with handshakes and cookies Do you guys go to Biola? 77's:Are you ever at Cornerstone? Mike are you re-married yet? poor guys....we've lost them already!! The next 7's album will be like neither album meat head sends greetings to the 77's Which of you guys are there right now? Is it all three of you? fair, what kind of music are you guys listening to? Enigma : Yes, we've been there 5 or 6 times mike roe: to see if it's really you, where did the dogs last play on their most recent tour? * AmuLeT starts to sing.... I could laff...... ::))) daman : it's Mike and Mark mike where? answer me dam it * _Mort_ sends greetings from Australia, where there are still plenty of fans who would *love * to see them live *hint hint * :-) CarazyBoys the last show was at Cornerstone Mike, any title for the new CD? When's it coming out? Have you guys (77s) had any air play as of late? not corner stone, the actual tour, wnere in michigan 77's:I don't know what you sound like. Can you explain your sound to me? The new album is still in the process of being written... Have the 77s gotten any secular reconion? crazyboys: Detroit! enigma..i'll send you a wav ok? Mike, how's about popping overr to the BEAUTIFUL east coast of Canada? *grin * I'll give you free frech lobster if you do! fresh, that is how's Island records! Mark, I love the Stawmen. I picked up your CD last week. Very nice. have the 77s gotten any press from other than CCM? 77's RULE!!!! Will the new album be more like drowning or tom tom blues Papa_John: I'm glad you liked it. We're actually working on new material ... MIKE ROE!!! I love that guy!! sooner: neither... Hoi Polloi said nothing good about VIA Records, do you have anything jto say mike good question dchuck...any press other than ccd? What will it sound like? Is David playing with you on the new Strawmen album? Wonderful! Mike I love "The Boat Ashore" also. Nice job. crazyboys: please don't make me sin... daman: yes I'm signing off for now. Thanks to the 77s for being good sports and stopping by Bighouse. Shows you care about those who listen to your stuff and we appreciate it. sin is good for a season though * AquaFire is singing to So Help Me God! almtnman: don't leave yet! why did you cut your hair mike? good song aqua crazyboys: got sick of it... Mike and Mark, can you each share what your favorite 77's song is and why? 77's:How do youu feel about punk rock/alternative music? won't you take my heart, won't you take my soul, won't you make me whole again Mike have you guys got any ones eye other than the CCM group? Mike, have you ever heard The Samples? I think ya'll are on the same vibe. dchuck: we'd be the last to know * Bucy gets down on her hands and knees and BEGS the 77's to come to Nova Scotia or New Brunswick, Canada....pretty pretty pretty pretty please???? what cd does every one think is the best 77s? 1-2-3 77s: Hope no one's asked you this yet... What groups do you consider to be your musical influences? What do you listen to the most? Drowning with land in sight! Hey Mike you gonna come back to Toledo? bucy: find a decent promoter and have them call our agent-Chad at 219-269-3413 <_Mort_> P-r-a-y N-a-k-e-d! Best 77's CD. Hmmmm, "All Fall Down" Drowning! pray naked You are the one for me! DCHUCK: That's a tought one. There's always that nostalgia thing that gets in the way * Tacobor saw you guys about 5 yrs ago in Columbus Ohio. * Enigma has never listened to the 77's. I'm a punk kind of guy. yesh, I agree with daman * Bucy takes down that number...thanks guys! :) Sticks and stones is the best!! <_Mort_> mike: ever been to Australia? 77's havce much more talent than most punk bands...:) salsa: beach boys, grateful dead, we could go on ... Mark: I just have to tell you that your bass playing on Tom Tom was unbelievable. best album: The 77's how about the Barenaked Ladies? ;-) daman: thank you very much... Best 77s, that's just not a fair question. It depends what mood you're in. I love Pray Naked for a quieter mood, but tom tom Blues rocks if you're in a hard mood. * Luv2sing has never heard of them before the people in this room started talking. But our christian radio station plays only slow stuff, and the christian bookstore is really conservative. So I hear about everything word of mouth. 77's have more talent than most BANDS! It really upsets me that you guys are not played on the air Tacobor: thank you I concur with daman Mike, I really have enjoyed your heart-felt songs. I appreciate the honesty, especially when I knew that you were probably feeking that pain. <_Mort_> They are played extensively on my local Christian radio station! Do you care to comment on what it's like to be one of the best bands in the world and getting so little (relative) recognition for it? papa john: thanks papa the 77s is the most talented band ever...except maybe Alice Cooper Hey mort, can you get that station from Brisbane? It'd be kewl to listen to a good station while I'm there. 77s--->What new music are you guys listening to (if any)? daman: it beats stealing hubcaps lol Anyone familiar w/ radio U? they play all the cutting edge stuff. Is Mike Roe coming back to Toledo? mike: the percussion on Boat Ashore really stands out to me, it seems much different than other stuff you've done, some say it makes the album really work , especially on songs like some kind of dream. Your comments? I lIKE stealing hubcabs.. <_Mort_> Luv2sing: no mate, its about 1500km away, so unfortunately not.... :( grimace: red house painters, portishead Is Mike Roe coming back to Toledo? Radio U Rocks! no way RED HOUSE? mr_sharky: different drummer * melvan wishes there was a station like Radio U in the twin cities... * Luv2sing says: The only christian station we get is KLove and they play to the 30's crowd. that's pretty cool. COME TO DALLAS 77s: Mike (or should it be Mr. Roe?) I heard a rumor about a jazz band called Safe As Milk. Can you tell me anything about that? Is Mike Roe coming back to Toledo? 77's, where's Bruce?? dchuck: maybe on the 77's fall tour? Where is Jan Eric? YEAH!!!! Wish it had a wee bit more power (radio U) I live in Marion and can't quite get it. mike: different even than sticks and stones though, more emphasis or different production? * Lvng_Lgnd wishes there was a station like Radio U in Houston Mike I love you man! salsa: this last winter we expanded the band (77's) to a six piece adding another guitarist, percussionist, and woodwinds. sorry about barging into you at the lost dogs in detroit I only listen to Dylan, 77s and the Call 77s: So who's the new lineup consist of? i'm the guy that's going to get the 77's tatoo we played the 77's pop stuff like alone together, etc. also the safe as milk stuff like ache beautiful, stellazine ... <_Mort_> 77s: what do you honestly think of U2? The77s: How about to California? If a band other than like the bach festival ever came to Sillyness (Salinas) or Monterey I'd freak out. lol wow, i'm still reeling from the Red House answer. it was a wonderful band- we hope to do lots more of it in the futuer U2 used to be a great band The 77's were the first "Christian" band I was exposed to. mort: love them to death but insanely jealous 77s is what a Christian band should be like there is a band in london ontario called safe as milk as well U2's War and 77's Ping Pong - best two albums of the '80s me too. the first album i ever bought was all fall down on vinyl. Mike who is the guy on the back of the Little red riding hood Cd crazyboys: so what... guesseue: some old guy... Mike: release a greatest hits and call it : 77 hits Mike are you going to vote this year? granted you don't have to put on 77 songs but you could my first christian bands were Scatered Few, Focused, Wish for eden, and Circle of dust. where is david? crazyboys: in Atlanta - married and happy mark tootle rocks!!!! Mike pretty baby is the best song of it kind... <_Mort_> David L. is a legend! crazyboys: mark who? The 77s have already released a best of, but it comes in 9 or 10 volumes. :) Mike: why do you like to withhold your lyrics for six months? mort: we agree! i love you , or at least lust you crazyboys: you guys are sick! Where's Mark Proctor? jackbquick: fixing copy machines and raising 3 kids 77šs: Whatšs the story with the Pray Naked & Drowning cd covers? WHo are those guys? And that slide? i got email from Dave the other day i almost had a stroke. Ilove you guys! chreeha: pray naked cover was shot in India - those are real gurus. Mike: what's the true story behind the 2 different relases of Safe as Milk mike can you overcome the soundsystem in lancaster,september yeah I got riped off on that one chreeha: drowning was a stock shot paid for by Word records what if i stumble what if i fall... 77's....why may i ask is your name the 77's ?? what's the story behind the 2 releases of Safe as Milk * _Mort_ wants to go to the U.S. with the sole goal of going to a 77s concert. Wish there was more recognition in australia for yas...... Why didn't you put the lyrics inside Tom Tom Blues?? Or on the web?? My wife can't figure out the words so she gripes when I fire it up. etan: Jan Eric dreamed it in is sleep and it stuck Hey Mike I want to bring you back to Toledo wanna come again? Genuine Idian Gurus? ala Cover oš the Rollinš Stone? 77's--->Are you guys ever going to do another acoustic show like Echoes Of Faith? 7 is etan's favorite number.....so 77 must be double good :) Mike did you like playing in Toledo? timk: we're trying to build a mailing list so we can keep in contact with our fans and the lyrics make a perfect bait Mike: ARe you guys planning to tour near Springfield, MO? can we be your fans good ? petras mike thanks for including "police" in "BREATHE" Mike kicks butt in solo 77s: Any songs that you really don't like anymore? 77 what is your email address?? we know its a drag but it has worked effectively for years and it is one of the most important aspects of what we do - keeping in touch with all of you personally OR IN kANSAS CITY??? Better question... please the difference in stories between Safe as Milk releases Are you guys going to cover any more Zepellin tunes? when will you tour with Steve Camp or Steve Green Hey Mike did you like playing Toledo last year? * _Mort_ thinks the Stellazine Prophecy rocks! 77s: what do you see in the next year for the group? Guess so. But you'd miss some of the folks in my household that really love 77's. I love your music (I'm 37) so does my son (he's 18). or anyother of our favorite steves these are the steve's i know! 77s: what is your email address?? Steve hindalong I love your music Im 34 my daughter hates it Mike, you need to have Steve Johnson allow people to get on your list via his homepage. Which, by the way, is very nice. 77s: You mentioned that the new album won't be like Drowning or Tom Tom. What is it like? I mean, is it heavier, lighter? Steve Curtis chapman crrrazyboys: maybe steve taylor? Steven Tyler!!!! HEY MIKE DID YOU LIKE TOLEDO!! Steve miller band Steve Rowe crazyboys: via told us that the distributor freaked out over those 3 songs and wouldn't release it to the ccm market - they compromised by allowing them to appear in the general marketplace on a different version - it has been the bane of Mike's existence ever since and he didn't get paid either! * _Mort_ is playing 'Nowhere Else' at his wedding next year for the signing of the register...... Around here all 4 in the family share CDs so we get all kinds of Christian music. ....when the kids leave next year they'll have to go buy CDs they borrow from me. Mike what did you think of TOLEDO??!! our email is http:/web77.biola.edu/~steve/77s/ 77's how did u get started????? * mr_sharky is starin' headlong into the jaws of death... or you can email us at home at dbown@concourse.net How 'bout King's X & 77's Tour? I had my question submitted in TLEM and Mike responded that he is creative I'm Suzi by the way. silly question, are you guys clean freaks? YES ! Kings X and 77's. I'd travel far for that one. No way it should be Kingsx opening for the 7s! playtoled: I loved it but ding the dj should be banished and shot 77šs: Did you scramble the łkicked my ....˛ line before or after the record company heard it? lol 77's!! Chreeha: they did it without our knowledge and lied to us about it! 77s: (specifically Mike) Are you producing for Perry & the Poor Boys anymore? 77šs: Did you really think it would pass? 77's how did u get started????? good ? kim Where is Steve Scott?? salsa: yes - did their latest album called "Saturn Light" - I'm trying to find them a record company - please help! * _Mort_ thinks the 77s are too inhibited by their distributors... What are they afraid of??? Chreeha: of course... Mike: Loved your Elvis routine in Dallas with the Dogs. How forced into that were you? 77šs: They seem like pansies... MIKE I saw love coma at creation and they did a version of Jimi Hendrix "watchtower was that your idea Mike: I'm afraid I have no resources to help find Perry and the Boys a company, but when it gets released, I'll buy it! (There, you're guaranteed to sell one copy!) Mike did you like doing Toledo last year?/ Lost Dogs were very cool at CORNERSTONE!!!! mort: not being able to pay the rent... Mike and Mark, I thought that the "Kicked in the ..." Line would have been fine. It's athe way the world phrases it and that was part of the point! sorry Mike about my friends, 77's--->is there much of a chance of you guys passing through Phoenix again on the next tour? Mike: I'm from Dallas, but I REALLY want to know if you liked toledo!!! papajohn: we agree wholeheartedly... 77's how did u get started????? 77's : Are you all going to try and get more Christian Air play.. or I should probably ask what is your target audience? 77's how did u get started? grimace: no - it's all east of the rockies - but we'll be back! Could Mr Sharky hear Mike's solos in Dallas? MIKE DID YOU LIKE LANCASTER PA Mike did you tell us why there is 2 releases of Safe as Milk WEll Toledo loved you MIKE!! guessue- i love lancaster and in another life - would live there. 77's---->we certainly would appreciate it after waiting fourteen years for the first show. Okay, as long as we're talking about concerts, are you guys going to be anywhere near Boston soon? * etan and kim are wondering....77's how did you guys get started as a band? Mike: we'll bring a fan for you next time you come to Dallas kim and etan: which version? they started out as a short gig for a church we wont accept private meaasges...sorr y * etan is not sure...didn't know there was more than one version..how did YOU guys get involved in teh band 77's : are you going to tour with Steve Camp? I still don't see what the big deal was with the three sensored songs on SAM. Was the label just stupid, or what? Papajohn: I agree. I've been trying to figure out just what's so offensive! 77s dont need to tour with anyone Do you perform any songs from Ping POng or All fall Down in concert these days? Mike did you ever talk with Jimmy Page etan and kim: the first one was an outreach of a local church - it grew from there... <_Mort_> the 3 censored songs off S.A.M. are the best of the album!!! My favourites anyway! I talked with Jimmy Page the other day guessue: i wish... elvisliv - really? really, what did he have to say? blessings to you all....thank you 77's for coming to the #bighouse =) are you interested in touring with Captain and T'neele Mike what kind of books do you read? And Michael and Amy? bitwise: thank you You could wear little ribbons on your jackets. 77's: the reno faction is present, how was Holland? Mike what kind of books do you read? Mike,who is Devon? luther: hi chris guessue: my lovely daughter how old is she 77's--->I heard that Ba Ba Ba Ba was originally called Utah. Is that true? How old is Devon now? Mike: good question from ElvisLives Ń What do you guys read? * SOONER wishes God blessing on the 77's and reminds them to always stay in the Word! I have to go for a while... elivisliv: thomas merton, to be continued grimace: yes papajohn - almost 7 MIKE: did you see the Beach boy movie, it was ok Read any Dostoevsky? 77's: What is a onsided double minded mirror ????? 7, sweet age :) wanabeaci: ask mark tootle - we never knew <_Mort_> she's a taker 77's--->Amazing...did you drop Utah to be more subtle or for another reason? grimace: Ba Ba Ba Ba could be the utah state song... Frederick Buechner? (He's great!) amirror with no reflection,silly 77's tell us a little about yourselves.. What do you for a living ? (surely isn't money in Christian music business to feed hungry kids) How old are you guys? 77's did a feb 14 show on that song grimace: i didn't want to offend... Mike: will you be producing more bands? 77's: asked people on campus what love was and ended with that song Mike are a Republican? you dont offend me in the least one sided <_Mort_> mike: can you expand on your thoughts towards the song "Don't, this way"....you didn't have much to say about it in the Sticks & Stones liner notes.... :) Are you guys Republicans? guessue- are you a mormon? WILL YOU BECOMING TO CANADA????????????? its the saddest song ever why do you ask is that a sarcastic comment? I could laugh is sader 77's--->what sort of projects do you two have in the works? <_Mort_> I thought the guitar solo at the start of Don't This way is one of the all time greatest ballad solos ever! Mike, have you shared your fave 77's song yet? did i say something off the deep end Don't, This Way is one of the best sad songs of all time (along with Kites w/o Strings). I think that Im going to send Rush a 77s CD! Mark, what's your fave 77's song yet? Mike: will you be producing more bands? mort: we all loved don't this way - i believe it is one of the best 77's songs ever but we wore it out on stage... Rush and 77's: Tom Sawyer meets Renaissance Man do you guys listen to Rush...radio that is Mike: where did you shoot the cover and inside photos for Boat Ashore? loveuguys - please don't mr_sharky: Vallejo - highway 37 A blues version of Tom Sawyer What's the favorite song? will you be produning more bands? that's -producing mike,are ya sending Billy Idol a deme and wht did you ask if i was morman why not!!!! pardon the spelling crazyboys: i cross at the green, not in between * `luthien thinks it must be awful to answer so many questions at the same time! If you guys got a major deal would you drop your beliefs in Jesus? You guys dont like Rush?? 77's--->have you heard the new RHP album on Island? Just wanted you to know that I passed on a "More man" pun. guessue: we actually sent tattoo to billy idol but nothing came of it - just wondered about the mormon thing... are you coming to Lancaster grimace: rhp? what was that answer about cross at the green...? 77's-->red house painters. crazyboys: don't be silly! Amen Brothers!!!!! are you a morman 77's--sorry abbreviation city. Mike: were the inner tubes shot at the same place? mr sharky: no... guessue - don't be silly... <_Mort_> mike: so, have you ever been to Australia, and would you like to come? Mike : will you be producing more bands?:) mort: we'd love to come - never been... 77's at HORDE! Mike are the guys from Vector still around? 77šs: Was it a clean break with the A-Train? 77's--->how do you guys feel about christians bands crossing over to the secular labels ex. Aunt Betty's Ford Mike do you remember the Lancaster lost dogs concert in may? 77s: What book or speaker or writer or person (other than Jesus) do you consider to have had the greatest effect on your spiritual lives? mike: how do you like Innocent Media compared to others? crazyboys: the cross at the green comment meant i need money first... mr_sharky: film at 11... I was right in front and got a nice picture of you. Why doesn't Gene Eugene use his real name? mike: yes, I can relate with that song crazyboys: don't mention that name right now... yeah what's up with the Lost Dogs Mike? * Petras changes topic to "Christian Music Channel: Mike Roe and the 77s are here tonight" * _Mort_ loves Film at 11....... i love how *heavy * Aaron soundsin it. Those drums have *punch * in that song!!! What's wrong with GENE EUGENE Mike Roe do you watch X-files? toby: $$$$$ rushrules: mark watched it... hey mike did gene have his own e-mail address iwrote him,if that was him 77s: Who are the bands on Christian labels that you think are cool right now? Ping Pong has meant more to my Christian walk than any other album in my life. Keep up the good work guys. ok,i wont ask... 77's : do you like monty python or Corkey and the Juice pigs daman: Mike-sixpence,starflyer59 Mark-none monty python is cool! crazyboys: MP 77šs: What happens in your spare minutes? How about Aunt Betty's, Curious Fools, and 77's? what about DAS? chreeha: what spare minutes? talking on the chat lines... Mark: You don't think ANY bands on Christian labels are cool? 77šs: Thatšs what I thought.... rushrules: brian - get off the air! see you in Lancaster on sept 28 ill be right up front guessue - look forward to seeing you... ill wear a red hat so you can place a name with a face Mike: saw you in Austin and Dallas last tour, how did you like the setting in Austin, everyone that close? Hey Brian whats with that?? <_Mort_> mike and mark: there is a great new band in Australia, getting really popular now. They are called Quick and the Dead. Have you heard of them. If not, check out http://www.ozemail.com.au/~quick btw: thanks, we really enjoyed it ill bet im more excited than you,are Rush is a god out here mrsharky: we enjoy the intamacy.. Mike: i'm one of the people you say in Detroit and I'm getting the 77's tatoo, I have the Jesus loves me Tatoo Play Dallas, play Dallas, play Dallas, play Dallas, play Dallas, bless you, BYE mort: haven't heard of them... 77's--->Do you ever take requests at shows? in phoenix you made a sarcastic comment about request and dedication hour then played the rest of the set. 77: it was fun, and a great show, my ears are still ringing 77's-->not that i minded. lost dogs concert in lancaster on may 20 was my 1st time i saw you Hey The77's, I have a web page dedicated to christian music (which is currently dead). I have over 75 wav samples of chirstian music. Do you have any wavs I can put on my page? jfreak - visit the homepage Is there an offical 77's page? Jfreak: What's dead? Christian music, or your homepage? I think that Rush will like the 77s <_Mort_> have you guys got any video clips? if so, could you pssibly release them so I can see them??? My home page daman. * Mark takes a cig break hmm smoking not good for you 77's: we like the acoustic cd - do you do acoustic shows any more? 77šs: Heavens.....a......no...no..no..cig?!?!?!?! mort : we plan to do that in the future! 77s: What/who are your greatest spiritual influences (other than Bible or Jesus)? Hey, I dont know about the rest of you guys, but I have seen a big improvement in Christian music. Mike: will you cut your hair really short and dye it yellow Hey, what is the page 77's??